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    Shakespeare in Love

    Poster of the movie Shakespeare in Love
    1998     Romantic comedy    
    USA
    2h 3min
    R
    Guide for parents: sexuality.
    G
    Guide for parents: Rated R in the USA, sexuality.
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    Guide for parents: Rated R in the USA, sexuality.
    18A
    Guide for parents: Rated R in the USA, sexuality.
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    Guide for parents: Rated R in the USA, sexuality.
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    Guide for parents: Rated R in the USA, sexuality.
    14A
    Guide for parents: Rated R in the USA, sexuality.
    14A
    Guide for parents: Rated R in the USA, sexuality.

    A witty, fast-moving romantic comedy set in London in 1593, follows the trials and tribulations of Will Shakespeare (JOSEPH FIENNES), a struggling young playwright suffering from a dreadful bout of writer's block. No matter how hard he tries, he just can't seem to make any headway with his latest work, 'Romeo and Ethel, the Pirate's Daughter.' Somehow, even the title doesn't sound quite right. But then, Will meets and falls instantly in love with the startlingly beautiful Viola (GWYNETH PALTROW) who, desperate to become an actor (in a time when women are not allowed to perform in the theater), disguises herself as a man to audition for his play. Inspired by love, Will's creative powers are unleashed as his great love story, 'Romeo and Juliet,' is brought to life for the first time.

    Directed byJohn Madden
    Written byMarc Norman, Tom Stoppard
    CompanyMiramaxMiramaxMiramax

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    Starring

    Gwyneth Paltrow
    Joseph Fiennes
    Geoffrey Rush
    Colin Firth
    Ben Affleck
    Judi Dench
    Tom Wilkinson
    Martin Clunes
    Simon Callow
    Imelda Staunton
    Jim Carter
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